Friday Folders

Friday folders will be sent home each Friday with your child’s graded work. It will also contain a weekly summary sheet from your 5th grader detailing test scores, upcoming tests, and your child’s personal goals for the next week. Please empty the pockets, sign the appropriate line, and return the folder on Mondays. Please save papers at least until the end of the marking period so the students can study or review material for tests.

Class Constitution

The students have created a set of expectations for our classroom. 

Newsletters

Newsletters will be emailed and posted on our website periodically, detailing class events, subject matter covered as well as upcoming units. The newsletter will also contain important information about future projects, field trips, and special events. Please look for this publication in your inbox and on my webpage.

Writing Folders

Students will keep most of their writing assignments in their writing folders. These folders are to be kept in school since many assignments will be revised in following lessons.

Book Orders

Students will be given the opportunity to order books throughout the year from Scholastic. All ordering will be done online. The due date for each order is the 28th of the month. Simply go to www.scholastic.com. Click on the tab for parents and find the online book ordering link. Follow the steps to get started. You will need our class activation code:PBLRR to set up your user name and password. Thanks!

Missed Classes

There are times during the school day when students miss a part of or all of a class due to band lessons, visits to the nurse, or other situations. As a 5th grader, it is the child’s responsibility to find out and complete missing work. The student should also come to me with any questions about the material or assignments. Students who will be missing an extended period of school due to a vacation need to ask a buddy to write down their work for them.

Book Bowl

When students read a novel they are asked to record the title of the book and their name on a “book slip” in the classroom and then put it in the “Book Bowl”. At the end of the month one name will be randomly chosen from the bowl for a prize. Students may enter more than once. Reading more books increases the chance to win!

Homework Policy

Homework is an important part of education. It is used to reinforce ideas taught during the school day, practice new skills, or expand on knowledge. Homework is expected to be completed promptly and turned in when due. All assignments will be posted daily in the room and students have the responsibility of recording the assignments in their homework books. The children should be encouraged to complete their work independently. All assignments will be checked for completion and effort. Students will receive credit for all assignments turned in on time. Incorrect answers will not affect their homework grade. Late or missing assignments will lower their grade.

THANK YOU in advance for your cooperation and support!!